Offers the latest research findings on hallucinogens and dissociative drugs, describing what they are, how they are abused, and basic facts about different drugs within this classification of drugs.

Provides scientific research on the nature and extent of inhalant abuse, its potential health consequences, and hazards of chemicals found in commonly abused inhalants.

Describes the science behind MDMA (ecstasy) abuse, including what it does to the brain, whether it is addictive, and the latest research regarding prevention and treatment of MDMA.

Examines the non-medical use of prescription drugs-opioids, central nervous system depressants, and stimulants-describing adverse health effects of their use and the prevention and treatment of addiction.

Introduces a report that focuses on the topic of comorbid drug use disorders and other mental illnesses, a research priority for NIDA.

Describes how inhalants, such as hair spray, gasoline, and spray paint, can cause nerve cell damage in the brain that can affect the body in a lot of ways.

Explains how methamphetamine acts in the body and the brain and what happens with long-term use of the drug.

Describes how opiates, such as Vicodin, morphine, heroin, and codeine, affect the brain, the nervous system, and the limbic system, which controls emotions.

Esta serie completa fue diseñada para alentar a los muchachos del 5º al 9º grado a que aprendan sobre los efectos del abuso de drogas sobre el cuerpo y el cerebro.

Discusses the harmful effects of tobacco use, risks associated with pregnancy and adolescents, as well as best practices for the prevention and treatment of tobacco addiction.

Explora las últimas investigaciones sobre la marihuana, incluyendo el alcance del consumo de marihuana en los EE.UU., las consecuencias para la salud, sus efectos en las actividades diarias, y los tratamientos disponibles.

Ofrece los últimos resultados de las investigaciones sobre los alucinógenos y las drogas disociativas, describe lo que son, cómo se abusa de ellos, y los datos básicos sobre las diferentes drogas dentro de esta clasificación de las drogas.

Proporciona un resumen general de las comunidades terapéuticas, como centros residenciales libres de drogas que utilizan un modelo jerárquico con etapas de tratamiento para reflejar los mayores niveles de responsabilidad personal y social.

Ofrece la última información científica sobre el abuso de la heroína y explora las consecuencias a la salud y médicas de su uso, el abuso de la heroína durante el embarazo y las opciones de tratamiento para la adicción a esta droga.

Describe la ciencia sobre el abuso de MDMA (éxtasis), incluyendo su efecto en el cerebro, potencial adictivo, y las últimas investigaciones sobre la prevención y el tratamiento de la MDMA.

Presenta los principios de tratamientos de drogadicción basados en investigaciones para una variedad de drogas, incluyendo la nicotina, el alcohol, las drogas ilícitas y los medicamentos de prescripción, principios que deberían ser tomados en cuenta por los programas de tratamiento y servicios de toxicomanías.

Presents research-based principles of addiction treatment for a variety of drugs, including nicotine, alcohol, and illicit and prescription drugs, that can inform drug treatment programs and services.

Explains how hallucinogens affect the brain’s communication centers as well as its ability to control sleep and emotions.

The purpose of this report is to provide policymakers, program leaders and staff, health administrators, scientists, and others with information that may help them understand the nature and extent of illegal drug use, associated behaviors, and problems that now affect our Nation’s racial/ethnic minority populations and the current non-Hispanic White majority population. Its content has been culled from the best and most recent reports on these topics.

El abuso de los medicamentos de prescripción ocurre cuando se toman sin que el doctor los haya recetado o si se toman de una manera o en una cantidad diferente a como fueron recetados. El abuso de los medicamentos de prescripción puede tener efectos graves y nocivos para la salud, incluyendo la intoxicación o el envenenamiento, e incluso la muerte.

A collection of articles designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as tobacco, marijuana, ecstasy, inhalants, heroin, and steroids.

A collection of articles designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as cocaine, LSD, and prescription painkillers.

Presenta los principios de prevención del abuso de drogas basados en la ciencia, un resumen general de la planificación de los programas, y los primeros pasos críticos para los que aprenden acerca de la prevención.

Provides a science program for students in grades 2–3 to educate them about their brains, why they should protect them, and how drugs such as nicotine and inhalants can hurt their brains. Includes six modules, a teacher’s guide, a parent’s guide, and a DVD.

Offers an interactive science education program for students in grades 4–5 to explore the human brain and the effects of drugs on the brain. Includes six modules, a teacher’s guide, parent newsletter, videotape, and poster.

A collection of articles on the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as the science of drug addiction, the teen brain, the connection between drug abuse and AIDS, abuse of inhalants and prescription drugs, and the connection between drug addiction and obesity.

Proporciona información científica sobre la enfermedad de la drogadicción, incluyendo las muchas consecuencias nocivas del uso indebido de drogas y los enfoques básicos que se han desarrollado para prevenir y tratar la enfermedad.

Brochure, in question-and-answer format, that provides facts about marijuana for parents and offers tips for talking with their children about the drug and its potential harmful effects.

Folleto en forma de preguntas y respuestas, ofrece datos a los padres sobre la marihuana, consejos sobre cómo hablar con sus hijos sobre esta droga y sus efectos nocivos potenciales.

Shows young teens how anabolic steroids can cause liver damage and cancer and weaken the immune system.

A collection of articles designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as answers to questions about drugs commonly asked by teens, teen research in addiction science, and how to use facts to help make smart decisions when it comes to drugs.

A collection of articles and teacher lesson plans designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as methamphetamine, inhalants, prescription drugs, and influences on teen decision making.

A collection of articles and teacher lesson plans designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as the science of addiction, effects of tobacco addiction, the connection between stress and drug abuse, and the health risks associated with drug abuse.

A collection of articles and teacher lesson plans designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as consequences of impairment from drug abuse, facts about hydrocodone, how to talk with your doctor about your health, and the brain science behind teen decision making.

A collection of articles and teacher lesson plans designed to teach students about the repercussions of drug use, including topics such as genetics and drug addiction, teen research in addiction science, facts about stimulants, and drug rehabilitation.

Explora las últimas investigaciones sobre el uso de esteroides anabólicos, incluyendo las consecuencias de su abuso , sus efectos en el comportamiento, la investigación sobre la prevención y métodos eficaces de tratamiento.

Raises awareness of the health consequences of improper use of prescription drugs and contrasts it with the benefits of safe and proper prescription drug use.

Un examen de 15 preguntas que anima a las personas a poner a prueba su conocimiento sobre el abuso de drogas y la adicción. Las respuestas muestran el enlace entre la ciencia y el abuso de drogas.

Describe los últimos resultados de las investigaciones sobre la cocaína, y explora el alcance de su uso en los EE.UU., sus efectos sobre la salud a corto y largo plazo, el consumo de cocaína durante el embarazo y enfoques de tratamientos.

Reports research findings on prevention programs to prevent the initiation of alcohol and tobacco use; HIV treatment interruption after prison release; smoking cessation therapies; the role of proteins in cocaine addiction; and more.

Reports research findings on mechanisms of drug vulnerability; brain scans that may help clinicians tailor addiction treatment; an animal study on nicotine and the developing brain; brain activation in cocaine craving; and more.

Reports research findings on brain circuit activation during cigarette craving; brain activity among cocaine users; a potential new therapy for cocaine addiction; drug court monitoring among high-risk drug offenders; and more.

Reports research findings on computer-based abstinence interventions; genetic factors in smoking abstinence; a potential treatment for methamphetamine overdose; cocaine use and cognitive function; a new Naltrexone skin patch; and more.

A collection of articles to teach middle and high school students the repercussions of abusing prescription drugs—both pain medications and stimulants. Learn the difference between their proper use and abuse. Get the facts about their dangers. Separate facts and myths. See Also: Year 10-11 Compilation for Teachers and the Prescription Drug Abuse Poster.

Reports on innovative research, including active brain circuits that shed light on addiction; a new therapeutic skin patch; the disruption of neuron growth on cocaine relapse; genetic changes and vulnerability to relapse; regulators for addiction genes, and more.

Offers guidance in seeking drug abuse treatment and lists five questions to ask when searching for a treatment program.

Offers an interactive science education program for students in grades 6–9 about the brain and the effects of drugs on the body. Includes six modules, a teacher’s guide, a parent newsletter, and a CD-Rom.

A collection of articles on marijuana for middle and high school students. Breaks down myths, including those about “medical marijuana.” Provides grade-appropriate scientific explanations of how THC affects the brain. Explains how marijuana can lead to addiction and other health and social problems. Describes how medications are approved in the U.S. Stimulates classroom discussions about the policy and health issues regarding marijuana. See Also: Year 11-12 Compilation for Teachers and Marijuana: Download the Facts (teaching guide and Spanish/English) Posters.

Front: Targets teens and young adults, emphasizing three essential messages about smoking marijuana: it is addictive, it can lead to school failure, and it impairs driving. Back: Four lesson plans for teachers, including critical-thinking activity worksheets and answer keys. Reviews basic marijuana facts. Helps students differentiate between fact and opinion, understand the importance of sources, analyze an editorial cartoon, and realize how messages about drugs are communicated, overtly and hidden, in songs and music videos. See also Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body—Year 11-12 Compilations for Students and Teachers.